Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city.
Syrian rebels, led by HTS, have made significant advances in northern Syria, capturing Hama and focusing on Homs, which is seen as..
